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Alexander Kovalev vs Rustam Asuev

Alexander Kovalev is 13-6-0; Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0. Alexander Kovalev is 3" · 8 cm taller than Rustam Asuev. They have met once: Alexander Kovalev 0, Rustam Asuev 1.

Alexander Kovalev
Belarus
Alexander Kovalev
“Iron Man” · 13-6-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Submission
LightweightMet once
Rustam Asuev
Russia
Rustam Asuev
“Lion” · 10-2-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionWin · Split DecisionLoss · Unanimous Decision
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
28%
22%
Body
24%
20%
Leg
48%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Alexander Kovalevlast 4 fights
42%14%44%
Rustam Asuevlast 3 fights
50%15%35%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Kovalev· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Rustam Asuev· incl. 3 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.174.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.513.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 52% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.521.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Good · better than 81% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
53%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Good · better than 81% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
59%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 41% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.800.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Kovalev · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.17
Strikes landed / min
4.47
4.51
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.33
2.52 / 4.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.33 / 4.3
53%
Takedown accuracy
31%
59%
Takedown defence
60%
5:23
Control time / fight
4:32
1.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alexander Kovalev4 fights · by range and by target
Range
19%Distance · 63
43%Clinch · 142
38%Ground · 126
Target
59%Head · 111
22%Body · 41
20%Leg · 37

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Rustam Asuev3 fights · by range and by target
Range
15%Distance · 57
46%Clinch · 171
39%Ground · 144
Target
28%Head · 56
24%Body · 49
48%Leg · 96

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alexander KovalevRustam Asuev

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Kovalev and Rustam Asuev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 177: Bagov vs Batista 2 (Fri, Jun 28, 2024), where Rustam Asuev won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Alexander Kovalev and Rustam Asuev?

Alexander Kovalev is 13-6-0 and Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0.

Who is taller, Alexander Kovalev or Rustam Asuev?

Alexander Kovalev is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Rustam Asuev stands 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Kovalev or Rustam Asuev?

Alexander Kovalev has 9 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission); Rustam Asuev has 3 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).